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Apologizing for being late in English (beginner)
Beginner English for apologizing for being late. Key line: “Sorry, I'm late.”
Full script
Lin
Sorry, I'm late. My alarm didn't ring.
Them
It's okay. We saved you some coffee.
Lin
Thanks. Is it still warm?
Them
Still warm. It tried its best.
Lin
I can handle brave coffee.
Them
Good, because it needs a hero.
Lin
Then I'm here, and so is coffee.
Them
Perfect. You both just made it.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Apologize first
✓ Sorry, I'm late.Say this first.
Most common way to start
Give a reason
✓ My alarm didn't ring.Explain briefly.
A short reason is enough
Ask about temperature
✓ Is it still warm?Ask if it's warm now.
still often goes before adjectives
Join the joke
✓ I can handle brave coffee.Playful reply about coffee.
Keeps the mood natural
Quick answers
Apologize first: what to say in English
Say “Sorry, I'm late.” — say this first. Most common way to start.
Give a reason: what to say in English
Say “My alarm didn't ring.” — explain briefly. A short reason is enough.
Ask about temperature: what to say in English
Say “Is it still warm?” — ask if it's warm now. still often goes before adjectives.
Join the joke: what to say in English
Say “I can handle brave coffee.” — playful reply about coffee. Keeps the mood natural.